The last thing anyone wants to lose is their sense of independence. Seniors often have trouble coming to grips with the prospect of assisted living or living with family members and in many cases will prefer to remain on their own. Where a senior decides to live must be well thought out because it can … Read more
Gardening is an activity that many seniors enjoy which has multiple benefits. In addition to the general satisfaction of watching your plants grow and flourish, gardening is also a good form of exercise and can be a morale booster as well. However, as safe as gardening may seem, there are many precautions that seniors need … Read more
Falls are extremely common in the elderly and can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it can be a pure accident such as tripping over a misplaced object or wire and other times it can be the result of poor nutrition, brittle bones or overall lack of strength. Whatever the case may be, seniors are … Read more
Can elderly drivers be trusted on the road? Accidents begin to occur more frequently the older we get, and many parts of the aging process put us at a higher risk. Driving may not seem as easy as it once was for you or a loved one. As a result, it may be time to … Read more
There are constantly new trends popping up claiming they can reverse the affects of mother time. One of the more peculiar ones to surface recently is red light therapy. People are claiming that exposing yourself to red light can have profound effects on your skin – creating a youthful glow and decreasing wrinkles, imperfections, and … Read more